A new twist...

Got up to find my wife has a new twist in her dementia -- a dollar bill floating in the toilet and a twenty thrown in the bathroom trash. And of course she denies having anything to do with it. I don't know if she believes that, or like a little child denies everything.

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EarthlingWise

Do you think she perceives money as a source of stress? Or maybe even the concept of possession could become a source of stress because she perceives it as a form of control.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@EarthlingWise No, she just liked to play with paper of any type -- fold it, tear it, look at it, collect it, hide it.

EarthlingWise

@ChipmunkErnie I guess you can only hide your wallet and let her play with other bits of paper. Especially if she is looking happier that way.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@EarthlingWise We already have to hide meds, scissors, and other things.

EarthlingWise

@ChipmunkErnie You give her the attention she needs. I'm sorry your relationship has changed so drastically, and I hope you can find some comfort with friends and relatives, even online.